Long gone are the days when asset managers relied on Green Guides and paper documents were stored in fireproof filing cabinets. Dexter Van Dango examines data-driven processes, blockchain technology and the demise of traditionally documented transactions. He urges equipment finance companies to challenge their thinking about all aspects of the business before they are left behind.... read more

January/February 2018

Fitch Ratings said its outlook for finance and leasing companies in 2018 is negative based on its expectation of weakening asset quality and residual values across many asset classes in addition to regulatory environment uncertainty. read more

NOV 16, 2017 - 7:12 am

Nancy A. Geary

No one ever said that running an equipment leasing company is easy. Consider the challenge of collecting, reporting and remitting personal property taxes. Personal property tax is charged on tangible personal property (not real estate) and is levied by the... read more

April 2017

In his annual TOP Picks article, Dexter Van Dango looks back at his “foolish” predictions for 2016 and lays out his trends, observations and predictions for the year ahead. He anticipates several interest rate hikes, a rush for big banks to acquire rising fintechs and decisive political action from a Republicancontrolled Federal government.... read more

January/February 2017

Venture debt provider Trinity Capital Investment is reserving approximately $200 million for the purpose of leasing equipment to early stage, venture capital-backed companies. read more

JAN 18, 2017 - 6:55 am

If you are doing business in equipment leasing and finance in California, there are some additional requirements you must meet under the California Finance Lenders Law. Attorney Alan Abergel explains the complexities. ... read more

September 2016

Mystery writer Dexter Van Dango reviews the accuracy of his 2015 predictions, which weren’t miles away from the mark. Dusting off his crystal ball for the top picks of 2016, he foresees a major security breach, flat profitability, the emergence of the next 800-pound gorilla, a merger that results in a super duper bank and a lending landscape shaped by fintech.... read more

January/February 2016